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Population and households in ZIP 72205
Household size in ZIP 72205
| Period | ZIP 72205 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.04 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.03 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 72205 is a place of small households, averaging 2.03 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center. Only two of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 72205
| Period | ZIP 72205 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.6 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 72205 is 38.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The picture is much the same across the Little Rock area. The median age has climbed from 37.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 72205
| Period | ZIP 72205 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 72205 (12.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 72205
Renters in ZIP 72205
| Period | ZIP 72205 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.9% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.0% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.0% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.0% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 72205 than nationally: 45.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 39.1% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the northwest. The renter share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 72205
| Period | ZIP 72205 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 72205: 14.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 72205
| Period | ZIP 72205 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 72205 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast. Of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 72205
| Period | ZIP 72205 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $781 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $808 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $899 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,123 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$342 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 72205 runs $1,123 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $342 a month since 2006–10, up 44%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 72205
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 72205
| Period | ZIP 72205 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.5% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.4% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.7% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 72205 is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only five of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 72205
| Period | ZIP 72205 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 72205: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 72205
| Period | ZIP 72205 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 72205 runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 72205 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 72205 | 2.03 | 38.5 | 12.3% | 45.0% | 14.1% | 1964 | $1,123 | 52.7% | 95.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 72207 | 2.25 | 37.7 | 11.7% | 34.7% | 12.7% | 1961 | $1,073 | 70.6% | 97.7% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 72204 | 2.40 | 37.9 | 19.5% | 43.9% | 13.7% | 1973 | $1,105 | 22.2% | 88.8% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 72227 | 2.49 | 36.9 | 25.5% | 38.1% | 16.8% | 1975 | $998 | 50.2% | 97.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 72202 | 1.77 | 37.1 | 8.6% | 72.5% | 19.0% | 1964 | $1,138 | 47.2% | 92.5% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 72211 | 2.06 | 35.9 | 8.3% | 52.2% | 10.8% | 1996 | $1,359 | 53.6% | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 72201 | 1.53 | 39.5 | 2.0% | 71.7% | 14.1% | 1968 | $1,167 | 72.0% | 92.0% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 72212 | 2.53 | 39.6 | 7.6% | 21.6% | 6.4% | 1984 | $1,325 | 69.4% | 98.0% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 72114 | 1.82 | 38.6 | 17.8% | 73.4% | 20.0% | 1975 | $845 | 24.5% | 85.9% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 72209 | 2.82 | 30.3 | 25.3% | 61.5% | 10.6% | 1973 | $1,050 | 15.0% | 82.8% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 72118 | 2.30 | 38.0 | 14.4% | 49.4% | 11.0% | 1974 | $1,059 | 21.5% | 87.4% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 72205. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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